Oallen

About Oallen

Oallen is a vast and sparsely populated rural locality in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, covering over 268 square kilometres of rugged Southern Tablelands terrain. Located approximately 70 kilometres south of Braidwood and about 80 kilometres from Canberra, the area straddles the upper reaches of the Shoalhaven River and adjoins the Deua National Park. With a 2021 Census population of just 145 residents spread across its large area, Oallen is one of the more remote and lightly settled localities in the region.

The landscape is defined by river valleys, native bushland, and cattle grazing properties, attracting those who seek genuine rural solitude and connection with the natural environment. The Shoalhaven River provides recreational opportunities including fishing and kayaking, while the Nerriga Road corridor links Oallen to Braidwood and onward to Canberra and the South Coast. Services are minimal and residents rely heavily on Braidwood for schooling, shopping, and healthcare, reflecting the locality's character as true bushland country in the NSW Southern Tablelands.

Oallen falls under postcode 2622 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South Coast electorate.

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